Chelsea have been hit with yet another massive setback in their quest for a new defender as their primary target has reportedly asked for another move.
The Blues failed to secure Jules Kounde’s signature in the summer. That was only a minor hitch, as reinforcements at the back weren’t an urgent need for Thomas Tuchel. However, since then the German boss has had a torrid time in transfer negotiations.
Sevilla centre-back Kounde began to slip from Chelsea’s grasp. And he seems to be off the table altogether.
A recent report stated the France international prefers a move to Manchester United. Now Chelsea’s alternative option has made a similar decision.
They had turned their attention to Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt. He’s on the market for a 2022 summer move out of Turin.
But according to Spanish journalist Miquel Blazquez, de Ligt has asked super-agent Mino Raiola to try and arrange a transfer to Barcelona.
Blazquez tweeted that the Spanish giants are the 22-year-old’s favourite option ahead of Tuchel’s Blues. This comes after Raiola reportedly held talks with both clubs.
Perhaps the presence of his former Ajax team-mate and fellow Dutch international Frenkie de Jong at the Nou Camp is a significant factor.
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